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Circle the Date for Jackson's 2019 Independence Day Celebration in City Park

The City of Jackson wants everyone to know that it’s not too early to go ahead and circle Thursday, July 4th on the calendar.That will be the day your family and friends will all come together to celebrate at the Parks and Recreation’s 2019 Independence Day Celebration in the City Park.

Jackson’s event, which for decades has been one of the best Independence Day celebrations in the area, is back again this year with more fun-filled events and activities for everyone. The celebration will include music, cars, a 5K run, helicopter rides, a rubber duck race, golf ball drop, food vendors, and live entertainment preceding a great fireworks display. Mud volleyball also returns this year with another double-elimination co-ed tournament beginning at 8:30 a.m. So start forming those teams and get ready for all the messy, muddy fun.

Here is a list of the events returning to the lineup in 2019.

Tentative Schedule of Events:

Jackson Independence Day 5K Run & Children’s Fun Run

Mud Volleyball Tournament

Car Show

Jackson Elks Lodge #2652 Beer Garden

Helicopter Rides

Food Stands

Pony Rides

Little Mr. and Miss Firecracker Pageant

Hubble Creek Rubber Duck Races

Golf Ball Drop

Live Entertainment: Shades of Soul

Live Entertainment: Jackson Municipal Band

Fireworks Display

ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS, GLASS CONTAINERS, OR COOLERS ARE ALLOWED IN CITY PARK ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.Any person violating these ordinances will be asked to leave.

The Annual Independence Day Celebration is presented by City of Jackson through its Parks and Recreation Department and the Independence Day Celebration Committee.

Please also check out the full schedule of Jackson’s upcoming summer events by visiting www.jacksonmo.org.

For more information, contact Parks & Recreation Director Shane Anderson at (573) 204-8848 or at swanderson@jacksonmo.org; or visit us online at jacksonmo.org or Facebook.com/JacksonMO.